On Tuesday, November 15 at 5pm, Trumbull Regional and Sharon Regional Medical Center will host a free cardiac panel discussion and heart health screening event at Avalon at Squaw Creek. The cardiac panel will be made up of experts from the hospital’s heart teams including Interventional Cardiologists Shyam Bhakta, MD, Chinedu Angela Iwge, MD, Fadi Naddour, MD, as well as Randy Metcalf, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, and George Joseph, MD, Electrophysiologist.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States and Steward Health Care is focused on providing the community with the necessary tools, resources, and preventive screenings to live a heart health life.

“Both Trumbull Regional and Sharon Regional Medical Center offer the full continuum of advanced cardiac care and it’s important for the community to understand the depth of cardiac services we offer” said Dr. Shyam Bhakta. “In addition, it’s critical for people to know the signs and symptoms of a cardiac emergency and to call 911 immediately if they or someone they are with are experiencing them,” said Bhakta.

Trumbull Regional and Sharon Regional Medical Centers, along with Steward Health Care, are focused on the importance of community-based care and supporting the preventative care that can increase positive health outcomes and boost public health. This free community event will promote heart health and wellness as well as education on important signs and symptoms. Learn more below:

Free Heart Health Panel Discussion & Screening Event

What: Free community cardiac panel discussion and heart health event

Who: Cardiac specialists from Trumbull Regional and Sharon Regional Medical Center’s heart teams including: Shyam Bhakta, MD, Interventional Cardiologist; Chinedu Angela Igwe, MD, Interventional Cardiologist; Fadi Naddour, MD, Interventional Cardiologist; Randy Metcalf, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon; and George Joseph, MD, Electrophysiologist

Other hospital service lines will also be in attendance and offer free screenings, educational information, and giveaways.

When: Tuesday, November 15 from 5-7pm at Avalon at Squaw Creek located at 761 Youngstown Kingsville Road SE, Vienna, OH 44473

Why: Free panel discussion and heart health screening event offering blood pressure, heart rate, heat murmur, and BMI screenings. To register, call 330-841-9155 or visit yourheartourspecialty.eventbrite.com.

To learn more about the advanced heart care services at Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Sharon Regional Medical Center visit trumbullregional.org and sharonregionalmedical.org.